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Thrilled to be with Caragh Maxwell, author of Sugartown, at the 2025 @Postvox Irish Book Awards!📚✨
The very best of Irish literature – congratulations to all the shortlisted writers, illustrators & publishers! @irishbookawards.bsky.social @oneworldbooks.bsky.social
The very best of Irish literature – congratulations to all the shortlisted writers, illustrators & publishers! @irishbookawards.bsky.social @oneworldbooks.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Thrilled to be with Caragh Maxwell, author of Sugartown, at the 2025 @Postvox Irish Book Awards!📚✨
The very best of Irish literature – congratulations to all the shortlisted writers, illustrators & publishers! @irishbookawards.bsky.social @oneworldbooks.bsky.social
The very best of Irish literature – congratulations to all the shortlisted writers, illustrators & publishers! @irishbookawards.bsky.social @oneworldbooks.bsky.social
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had such a lovely time at the @irishbookawards.bsky.social last night cheering on the fab @griffski.bsky.social and getting all the irish publishing goss! one day i will visit dublin for more than 24 hours i promise 💚
November 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
had such a lovely time at the @irishbookawards.bsky.social last night cheering on the fab @griffski.bsky.social and getting all the irish publishing goss! one day i will visit dublin for more than 24 hours i promise 💚
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Comhghairdeas le buaiteoir Gradam Love Leabhar Gaeilge Leabhar Ficsin Gaeilge na Bliana, Darach Ó Scolaí dá leabhar 'Bódléar' agus le na húdair uilig a bhain an ghearrliosta amach 👏
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📸 Patrick Bolger
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November 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Comhghairdeas le buaiteoir Gradam Love Leabhar Gaeilge Leabhar Ficsin Gaeilge na Bliana, Darach Ó Scolaí dá leabhar 'Bódléar' agus le na húdair uilig a bhain an ghearrliosta amach 👏
@leabharbreac.bsky.social @forasnagaeilge.bsky.social @irishbookawards.bsky.social
📸 Patrick Bolger
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📸 Patrick Bolger
We’re thrilled to announce the WINNERS of the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards! 📚✨
The very best of Irish literature – congratulations to all the writers, illustrators & publishers!
Discover more: anpostirishbookawards.ie
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
The very best of Irish literature – congratulations to all the writers, illustrators & publishers!
Discover more: anpostirishbookawards.ie
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
We’re thrilled to announce the WINNERS of the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards! 📚✨
The very best of Irish literature – congratulations to all the writers, illustrators & publishers!
Discover more: anpostirishbookawards.ie
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
The very best of Irish literature – congratulations to all the writers, illustrators & publishers!
Discover more: anpostirishbookawards.ie
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
The countdown is on! In just a few hours, we'll be announcing the WINNERS of the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The countdown is on! In just a few hours, we'll be announcing the WINNERS of the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards.
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/user/AnPostIRE
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/user/AnPostIRE
"The fact that they are struggling to get on the housing ladder isn't necessarily their fault..."
It was great to chat to Adam Maguire, author of 'The Bailout Babies', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Irish Book Week Non-Fiction Book of the Year.
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It was great to chat to Adam Maguire, author of 'The Bailout Babies', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Irish Book Week Non-Fiction Book of the Year.
#APIBA
November 27, 2025 at 7:37 AM
"The fact that they are struggling to get on the housing ladder isn't necessarily their fault..."
It was great to chat to Adam Maguire, author of 'The Bailout Babies', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Irish Book Week Non-Fiction Book of the Year.
#APIBA
It was great to chat to Adam Maguire, author of 'The Bailout Babies', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Irish Book Week Non-Fiction Book of the Year.
#APIBA
This year, you can follow along LIVE, as the An Post Irish Book Awards are going to be live-streamed. You can be in on all the action and watch as each winner is announced.
Starting TOMORROW AT 9PM!
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/user/AnPostIRE
Starting TOMORROW AT 9PM!
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/user/AnPostIRE
November 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This year, you can follow along LIVE, as the An Post Irish Book Awards are going to be live-streamed. You can be in on all the action and watch as each winner is announced.
Starting TOMORROW AT 9PM!
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/user/AnPostIRE
Starting TOMORROW AT 9PM!
WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/user/AnPostIRE
"They'll very much see the face of a changing Ireland..."
It was great to chat with Matt Cooper, author of 'Dynasty: Scandals, triumph, turmoil and succession at the heart of Dunnes Stores', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Irish Book Week Non-Fiction Book of the Year.
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
It was great to chat with Matt Cooper, author of 'Dynasty: Scandals, triumph, turmoil and succession at the heart of Dunnes Stores', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Irish Book Week Non-Fiction Book of the Year.
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
"They'll very much see the face of a changing Ireland..."
It was great to chat with Matt Cooper, author of 'Dynasty: Scandals, triumph, turmoil and succession at the heart of Dunnes Stores', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Irish Book Week Non-Fiction Book of the Year.
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
It was great to chat with Matt Cooper, author of 'Dynasty: Scandals, triumph, turmoil and succession at the heart of Dunnes Stores', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Irish Book Week Non-Fiction Book of the Year.
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
It was great to chat with Sadhbh Devlin, author of 'An Fia sa Choill', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Specsavers Children’s Book of the Year - Junior award.
Find out the winners of the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards TOMORROW!
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
Find out the winners of the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards TOMORROW!
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
November 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
It was great to chat with Sadhbh Devlin, author of 'An Fia sa Choill', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Specsavers Children’s Book of the Year - Junior award.
Find out the winners of the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards TOMORROW!
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
Find out the winners of the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards TOMORROW!
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
"It was just like getting back to old friends..."
We loved chatting with Patricia Scanlan, author of 'City Girls Forever', which is shortlisted for the 2025 WHSmith Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with IrelandAMTV.
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
We loved chatting with Patricia Scanlan, author of 'City Girls Forever', which is shortlisted for the 2025 WHSmith Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with IrelandAMTV.
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
November 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"It was just like getting back to old friends..."
We loved chatting with Patricia Scanlan, author of 'City Girls Forever', which is shortlisted for the 2025 WHSmith Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with IrelandAMTV.
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
We loved chatting with Patricia Scanlan, author of 'City Girls Forever', which is shortlisted for the 2025 WHSmith Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with IrelandAMTV.
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
"Behind the headlines and the news, there are real people..."
It was wonderful to speak with Claire Gleeson, author of 'Show Me Where It Hurts', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Sunday Independent Newcomer of the Year.
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
It was wonderful to speak with Claire Gleeson, author of 'Show Me Where It Hurts', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Sunday Independent Newcomer of the Year.
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
November 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
"Behind the headlines and the news, there are real people..."
It was wonderful to speak with Claire Gleeson, author of 'Show Me Where It Hurts', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Sunday Independent Newcomer of the Year.
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
It was wonderful to speak with Claire Gleeson, author of 'Show Me Where It Hurts', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Sunday Independent Newcomer of the Year.
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
"The holy grail of writing is to engage, entertain, and make people walk a mile in someone else's shoes."
It was great to chat with Sinead Moriarty, author of The In-Laws — shortlisted for the 2025 @whsmithofficial.bsky.social Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with Ireland AM.
It was great to chat with Sinead Moriarty, author of The In-Laws — shortlisted for the 2025 @whsmithofficial.bsky.social Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with Ireland AM.
November 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
"The holy grail of writing is to engage, entertain, and make people walk a mile in someone else's shoes."
It was great to chat with Sinead Moriarty, author of The In-Laws — shortlisted for the 2025 @whsmithofficial.bsky.social Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with Ireland AM.
It was great to chat with Sinead Moriarty, author of The In-Laws — shortlisted for the 2025 @whsmithofficial.bsky.social Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with Ireland AM.
We’re honoured to announce that Former President Michael D. Higgins is the 2025 recipient of the Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award.
A poet, writer and lifelong champion of Irish culture, his influence on our arts and creative life is immeasurable.
Photo credit: Irish Times
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A poet, writer and lifelong champion of Irish culture, his influence on our arts and creative life is immeasurable.
Photo credit: Irish Times
irishbookawards.ie
November 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
We’re honoured to announce that Former President Michael D. Higgins is the 2025 recipient of the Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award.
A poet, writer and lifelong champion of Irish culture, his influence on our arts and creative life is immeasurable.
Photo credit: Irish Times
irishbookawards.ie
A poet, writer and lifelong champion of Irish culture, his influence on our arts and creative life is immeasurable.
Photo credit: Irish Times
irishbookawards.ie
"We're a very hungry nation when it comes to books."
It was great to chat with @johnpamchugh, author of 'Fun and Games', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Easons Novel of the Year.
Find out the winners of the An Post Irish Book Awards on 27th November!
It was great to chat with @johnpamchugh, author of 'Fun and Games', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Easons Novel of the Year.
Find out the winners of the An Post Irish Book Awards on 27th November!
November 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
"We're a very hungry nation when it comes to books."
It was great to chat with @johnpamchugh, author of 'Fun and Games', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Easons Novel of the Year.
Find out the winners of the An Post Irish Book Awards on 27th November!
It was great to chat with @johnpamchugh, author of 'Fun and Games', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Easons Novel of the Year.
Find out the winners of the An Post Irish Book Awards on 27th November!
Ireland’s writers inspire Ireland’s readers — and sometimes, each other ✨
We asked our shortlisted authors the impossible question… Who’s your favourite Irish author of all time? From literary legends to modern icons, their answers might just surprise you...
We asked our shortlisted authors the impossible question… Who’s your favourite Irish author of all time? From literary legends to modern icons, their answers might just surprise you...
November 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Ireland’s writers inspire Ireland’s readers — and sometimes, each other ✨
We asked our shortlisted authors the impossible question… Who’s your favourite Irish author of all time? From literary legends to modern icons, their answers might just surprise you...
We asked our shortlisted authors the impossible question… Who’s your favourite Irish author of all time? From literary legends to modern icons, their answers might just surprise you...
Fancy winning €100 of National Book Tokens? Have your say on the best Irish books of 2025!
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November 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Fancy winning €100 of National Book Tokens? Have your say on the best Irish books of 2025!
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"If you're the kind of kid who can't sit still in school... you still have a chance to be a hero."
We had the joy of chatting with @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social, author of Conn of the Dead, which is shortlisted for the 2025 @specsaversie.bsky.social Children’s Book of the Year - Senior.
We had the joy of chatting with @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social, author of Conn of the Dead, which is shortlisted for the 2025 @specsaversie.bsky.social Children’s Book of the Year - Senior.
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"If you're the kind of kid who can't sit still in school... you still have a chance to be a hero."
We had the joy of chatting with @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social, author of Conn of the Dead, which is shortlisted for the 2025 @specsaversie.bsky.social Children’s Book of the Year - Senior.
We had the joy of chatting with @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social, author of Conn of the Dead, which is shortlisted for the 2025 @specsaversie.bsky.social Children’s Book of the Year - Senior.
"It's a real honour. I'm very moved."
It was wonderful to speak to Sarah Maria Griffin, who is nominated for the LAI Author of the Year, about her most recent book, 'Eat The Ones You Love'.
But have YOU voted for your favourite author? VOTE NOW: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
It was wonderful to speak to Sarah Maria Griffin, who is nominated for the LAI Author of the Year, about her most recent book, 'Eat The Ones You Love'.
But have YOU voted for your favourite author? VOTE NOW: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
November 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"It's a real honour. I'm very moved."
It was wonderful to speak to Sarah Maria Griffin, who is nominated for the LAI Author of the Year, about her most recent book, 'Eat The Ones You Love'.
But have YOU voted for your favourite author? VOTE NOW: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
It was wonderful to speak to Sarah Maria Griffin, who is nominated for the LAI Author of the Year, about her most recent book, 'Eat The Ones You Love'.
But have YOU voted for your favourite author? VOTE NOW: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
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The hardest category was picture books, truly we are in a golden age. Voting is quick and simple (if not always easy), link below⤵️
The shortlists are out! We are celebrating another brilliant year for Irish literature, with some incredible books, authors, illustrators, bookshops & publishers on our 2025 shortlists.
But have you had your say? Pick your favourite books in each category NOW! scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
But have you had your say? Pick your favourite books in each category NOW! scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
November 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The hardest category was picture books, truly we are in a golden age. Voting is quick and simple (if not always easy), link below⤵️
It’s time to make your voice heard!
The 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards celebrate the very best of Irish writing — and now it’s YOUR turn to choose this year’s winners! 💚
From powerful debuts to unforgettable favourites, every vote counts.
VOTE NOW: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
The 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards celebrate the very best of Irish writing — and now it’s YOUR turn to choose this year’s winners! 💚
From powerful debuts to unforgettable favourites, every vote counts.
VOTE NOW: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
November 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
It’s time to make your voice heard!
The 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards celebrate the very best of Irish writing — and now it’s YOUR turn to choose this year’s winners! 💚
From powerful debuts to unforgettable favourites, every vote counts.
VOTE NOW: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
The 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards celebrate the very best of Irish writing — and now it’s YOUR turn to choose this year’s winners! 💚
From powerful debuts to unforgettable favourites, every vote counts.
VOTE NOW: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
It was lovely to speak to Hazel Gaynor, author of Before Dorothy, which is shortlisted for the 2025 WHSmith Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with IrelandAM.
VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
It was lovely to speak to Hazel Gaynor, author of Before Dorothy, which is shortlisted for the 2025 WHSmith Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with IrelandAM.
VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
"We've always punched above our weight."
It was great to chat with Fintan O’Toole, co-author alongside Sam McBride of 'For and against a united Ireland'. It's shortlisted for the 2025 @thejournal.ie Best Irish-Published Book of the Year.
VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
It was great to chat with Fintan O’Toole, co-author alongside Sam McBride of 'For and against a united Ireland'. It's shortlisted for the 2025 @thejournal.ie Best Irish-Published Book of the Year.
VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"We've always punched above our weight."
It was great to chat with Fintan O’Toole, co-author alongside Sam McBride of 'For and against a united Ireland'. It's shortlisted for the 2025 @thejournal.ie Best Irish-Published Book of the Year.
VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
It was great to chat with Fintan O’Toole, co-author alongside Sam McBride of 'For and against a united Ireland'. It's shortlisted for the 2025 @thejournal.ie Best Irish-Published Book of the Year.
VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
"I want people to have a sense of kitchen confidence."
It was lovely to speak to Donal Skehan, author of 'Donal's Real Time Recipes', which is shortlisted for the 2025 @bookstationeire.bsky.social Lifestyle Book of the Year.
VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
It was lovely to speak to Donal Skehan, author of 'Donal's Real Time Recipes', which is shortlisted for the 2025 @bookstationeire.bsky.social Lifestyle Book of the Year.
VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"I want people to have a sense of kitchen confidence."
It was lovely to speak to Donal Skehan, author of 'Donal's Real Time Recipes', which is shortlisted for the 2025 @bookstationeire.bsky.social Lifestyle Book of the Year.
VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
It was lovely to speak to Donal Skehan, author of 'Donal's Real Time Recipes', which is shortlisted for the 2025 @bookstationeire.bsky.social Lifestyle Book of the Year.
VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
"I never had a plan. I still don't really have a plan."
It was our pleasure to speak with @MiriamOCal, who has written her memoir, 'Miriam: Life, Work, Everything'. It's shortlisted for the 2025 @DubrayBooks Biography of the Year.
VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
It was our pleasure to speak with @MiriamOCal, who has written her memoir, 'Miriam: Life, Work, Everything'. It's shortlisted for the 2025 @DubrayBooks Biography of the Year.
VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
"I never had a plan. I still don't really have a plan."
It was our pleasure to speak with @MiriamOCal, who has written her memoir, 'Miriam: Life, Work, Everything'. It's shortlisted for the 2025 @DubrayBooks Biography of the Year.
VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
It was our pleasure to speak with @MiriamOCal, who has written her memoir, 'Miriam: Life, Work, Everything'. It's shortlisted for the 2025 @DubrayBooks Biography of the Year.
VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
“Take your dreams out of the drawer & try & make them happen again.”
It was such a joy to chat with @Cecelia_Ahern, author of ‘Paper Heart’, which is shortlisted for the 2025 @WHSmith Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with @IrelandAMVMTV.
VOTE: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
It was such a joy to chat with @Cecelia_Ahern, author of ‘Paper Heart’, which is shortlisted for the 2025 @WHSmith Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with @IrelandAMVMTV.
VOTE: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“Take your dreams out of the drawer & try & make them happen again.”
It was such a joy to chat with @Cecelia_Ahern, author of ‘Paper Heart’, which is shortlisted for the 2025 @WHSmith Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with @IrelandAMVMTV.
VOTE: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
It was such a joy to chat with @Cecelia_Ahern, author of ‘Paper Heart’, which is shortlisted for the 2025 @WHSmith Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with @IrelandAMVMTV.
VOTE: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote